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El Chingon, the “Bad Ass Mexican” hotspot at 560 Fifth Ave., will kick off a summer of soccer with viewing parties, shareable bites and match-day specials beginning Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, July 19. Hours: Monday - Sunday from 11 am - 2 a.m. Throughout the tournament, El Chingon will serve up game-day specials while fans catch all the action. Offerings will include birria pizza, featuring 16-inch flour tortillas layered with slow-braised beef birria, mozzarella cheese, onions and cilantro, topped with avocado cream and served with a side of consomé for dipping, priced at $20; Doritos Nachos Supreme, an extra large bag of nacho cheese Doritos with queso ahumado, pico de gallo, Chingon cheese blend, jalapeños, avocado cream, Mexican citrus cream and chiles torneados, priced at $16, with the choice to add shredded chicken, shredded beef, pollo asado, chile relleno, carnitas, birria, carne asada and shrimp; and the shareable All In Fries platter, a potato-packed mountain with carne asada, pollo asado, al pastor, carnitas, Chingon cheese blend, jalapeños, pico de gallo and Mexican citrus crema, priced at $35. Additional match-day specials will include half-off wings during games, with six wings priced at $5.50 and 12 wings priced at $9.50, available with a choice of barbecue, buffalo, spicy chipotle or mango habanero sauce and served with ranch and spicy carrots. Fans will be able to catch all the action across El Chingon’s lineup of high-definition TVs and massive LED screens throughout the venue. More information about El Chingon is available on the website at ElChingon.com/San-Diego.

Peggy Watson and David Beldock perform original acoustic folk, blues, and jazz. They started their collaboration as unlikely music partners. While David spent years performing with various bands, honing his rock and blues guitar-playing, Peggy was rooted in contemporary folk traditions with occasional detours into jazz and pop. But when they joined forces, they discovered that writing songs together was a fun challenge that they could not resist. Together, they are known for their dazzling musicianship, beautiful harmonies, humorous stage presence, and melodic, funny, and emotional original songs.

The legend continues... Marty Conley's Big Band Express makes their debut to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 266th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences! Seating begins at 6 p.m. Music is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations About The Big Band Express Ever wish the Big Band sounds were back? They are! Formed in 1995, Marty Conley Big Band Express is a swing orchestra (waltz, tango, and rumba), playing music by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, and others. The Big Band Express is San Diego's premier swing band performing all of the Big Band hits and more! Appearing throughout San Diego, the Big Band Express has shared its love of Big Band music through both original and new arrangements at places such as the La Jolla Country Club, Rancho Bernardo Country Club, the Encinitas Elks Lodge, and private events throughout the region. Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island/live-music/san-diego/the-big-band-express/august-21-2026 Marty Conley's Big Band Express on Instagram and Facebook

In celebration of America's 250th birthday, Write Out Loud is highlighting American Literary Heroes. This month's performance features Mark Twain, the prolific writer and humorist, who has been called "the father of American literature." Written by Rachael Vanwormer and performed by Paul Mally.

The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum will join us to present a fun hands-on craft workshop that is sure to inspire creativity and curiosity while exploring Chinese cultural traditions. This month: Dragon Boats! Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=337135 San Diego Chinese Historical Museum on Facebook Instagram

Coastal Cities Jazz Band is one of the finest Big Bands (17 members) in the southwestern United States. CCJB has performed for nearly 30 years. Female and Male vocalists will join the band with swinging sounds of the 30's, 40's, 50's, plus some special Peggy Lee songs too. Ticket sales begin at 1:15 p.m. and doors open at 1:30 p.m. at the venue. HVCCA season members can invite guests for $10. Go to our website for more information: www.hiddenvalleyCCAescondido.info The Coastal Cities Jazz Band on Facebook

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a reading by San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capo-Garcia followed by a Q and A. Refreshments provided. Paola Capo-Garcia on Instagram

American Literary Heroes is a 4-part series featuring professional actors from Write Out Loud, performing iconic American writers including Henry David Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain and Walt Whitman, in celebration of America's 250th Birthday. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/university-heights-library

El Chingon, the “Bad Ass Mexican” hotspot at 560 Fifth Ave., will turn the Gaslamp Quarter green with two days of St. Patrick’s Day festivities, kicking off with a Shamrock and Mimosas brunch on Sunday, March 15 and continuing with spirited drinks on Tuesday, March 17. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with the Shamrock and Mimosas brunch. A live DJ will perform during brunch, and guests are encouraged to wear green. Standout offerings will include mimosas and festive cocktails alongside brunch dishes such as chilaquiles Chingones, house-made tortillas smothered in a choice of green or red salsa with two eggs, avocado, Chingón cheese blend, crema and refried beans, priced at $17; Chingón breakfast burrito, scrambled eggs, bacon, Chingón cheese blend, French fries, avocado and sour cream wrapped in a flour tortilla, priced at $12; huevos rancheros, two eggs, refried beans, ranchero sauce, sliced avocado and sour cream served on a tostada, priced at $19; and a choice of beef or ham with eggs, sour cream, refried beans and rice, served as a plate or in a burrito, priced at $19; among other brunch items. Reservations are recommended, as walk-in seating will be limited. Each reservation will include a mimosa and a brunch item, starting at $10. Reservations may be made by calling 817-870-9973 or through the Eventbrite website. The celebration will continue on St. Patrick’s Day with drafts of green beer, priced at $6; and bottles of Jameson Irish Whiskey, priced at $200. To complement the drinks, guests can indulge in El Chingon’s signature dishes like the carne asada plate, grilled Angus skirt steak accompanied by sliced avocado, chiles toreados, onions, radish and pico de gallo served with rice, beans and choice of corn or flour tortillas, priced at $27; an array of flavorful taco selections, priced starting at $5; and more. More information about El Chingon is available on the website at www.ElChingon.com/San-Diego, by calling 619-501-1919 and on Facebook and Instagram at @ElChingonSD

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV. Sunday in Merida is a day not to miss. It is a joyous weekly celebration of food, dancing, and culture. Pati starts her day like most Meridians, at the market. After touring around and tasting the best lechon torta (slow cooked pork sandwich) in town, she takes in the sights of the Vaqueria dance in the main square.